Rhinoplasty: A Popular High School Graduation Gift?

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Teens consider plastic surgery for a number of reasons, but we have certainly experienced an increased interest in recent years. The number one cosmetic procedure among teens is rhinoplasty,

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB)July 23, 2012

It has been over a month since most high school graduation ceremonies, and this year there was an increase in the number of graduates who received plastic surgery as gifts, according to The New Jersey News Room.

“Teens consider plastic surgery for a number of reasons, but we have certainly experienced an increased interest in recent years. The number one cosmetic procedure among teens is rhinoplasty,” says Beverly Hills rhinoplasty expert, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh.

While parental consent is required for cosmetic procedures done on anyone younger than 18 years old, surgeons across the country claim the number of teenage rhinoplasty patients they see sometimes quadruples around graduation time. Most experts agree that for appropriately selected teenage patients, cosmetic plastic surgery can have a positive impact on physical and emotional development.

“Regardless of why a teen is considering plastic surgery, we always have a long and in-depth discussion about whether it is the right procedure or not. It is very important that a teenage patient is deciding for themselves that they want the surgery, and that they are not being pressured by their parents to have the procedure,” says Dr. Azizzadeh.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has suggested guidelines for teenagers seeking cosmetic surgeries. They recommend looking at the teen’s physical and emotional maturity, checking credentials, and considering the risks of a procedure.

Dr. Azizzadeh is a renowned Harvard-trained rhinoplasty expert, recognized as a Top Facial Plastic Surgeon by the US News & World Report. He is one of the leading experts in the fields of primary, revision and ethnic rhinoplasty, and is the author of five bestselling books, including the definitive rhinoplasty textbook entitled “Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty,” Dr. Azizzadeh is double-board certified in both facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, which gives him a distinctive insight into both the aesthetics and function of the nose.

He has been recognized for his work on several occasions, and has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and countless other media outlets. Dr. Azizzadeh is also the director of the USC Facial Plastic Fellowship Program as well as the Cedars-Sinai Multispecialty Plastic Surgery Symposium.